Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons

Chapter 627: Chapter 627: Si Xiaohui’s Situation

After dinner, Si Chen accompanied Tong Yao for a walk, thinking it was nearly the New Year. She hadn’t kept up with Lin Fengying’s latest news and wondered how she was doing.

Although Tong Yao disliked Lin Fengying, she didn’t want to tarnish Si Chen’s reputation. Si Chen was destined to be famous in the future, and it would not look good if someone took advantage of this and falsely accused him of neglecting his mother.

Thinking this, Tong Yao asked in a soft tone, "Ahchen, have you sent any money back home lately? With New Year’s coming, should we call Boyi and send some money back?"

Si Chen nodded, "I had a friend send money back, but I haven’t called them."

After hearing this, Tong Yao thought for a moment and suggested, "Xiaoshuang should be off from work soon, let’s give Boyi a call!"

Si Chen paused before agreeing, "Okay."

Returning home, Tong Yao called Xiaoshuang’s store and asked her to get Fu Boyi. She then sat on the sofa and began eating an apple.

About ten minutes later, the phone in the living room rang. Si Chen answered, and upon hearing Fu Boyi’s voice, he said, "Boyi, it’s me."

"Big brother?" Fu Boyi, excited to hear Si Chen’s voice, asked, "Big brother, why are you up so early?"

Fu Boyi had heard about the time difference between overseas and home, where it was daylight abroad when it was night here. He assumed Si Chen had just gotten up.

Si Chen replied calmly: "I’m back in the country. I’ll be leaving again in a few days."

Upon hearing that Si Chen had returned, Fu Boyi was delighted, "Big brother, when will you be able to come home? We miss you."

Before Si Chen could reply, Fu Boyi asked anxiously, "Big brother, have you seen Tong Yao?"

In recent times, Fu Boyi contemplated whether to tell his elder brother about Tong Yao’s pregnancy, should he call. He feared that the news might upset Si Chen; yet, he also feared that Si Chen not knowing might leave him still pining for Tong Yao, making him even more depressed later on.

Seeing Tong Yao eating an apple on the sofa, a soft look flashed across Si Chen’s eyes. "I’ve seen her."

Hearing this, Fu Boyi instantly became nervous. "Big brother, you haven’t already found out, have you?"

Considering that Tong Yao had been pregnant for several months and her belly should be clearly visible now, he consoled, "Big brother, don’t be upset. When I found out about her pregnancy, I wanted to tell you, but you hadn’t called back so I didn’t get a chance."

Si Chen smiled lightly, "The child is mine, why would I be upset?"

At these words, Fu Boyi was stunned. After a while, he stammered, "Big brother, what did you just say? The child is yours? Weren’t you divorced from Tong Yao?"

Now that Tong Yao had been pregnant for several months, Si Chen didn’t have to worry about any trouble back home. He knew Fu Boyi was tight-lipped and didn’t keep this from him.

"Our divorce was a false one to mollify our family. Do not tell anyone back home about this for now. Yaoyao is in her delicate state, and I don’t want her to be disturbed."

Fu Boyi quickly nodded in agreement, "Big brother, rest assured! I won’t tell."

He had seen how miserable Tong Yao was when she was forced by his mother. Now that his big brother wasn’t divorced and Tong Yao was even pregnant, he was overjoyed and had no intention of causing any trouble.

"Big brother, rest assured. Mom is now quite stable. I used the money you sent back to buy her a wheelchair, and I also found someone to take care of her."

At first, it was his mother-in-law Chen Jinlan who was taking care of her, but Chen Jinlan got fed up after a while, and Fu Boyi had to find someone else.

Luckily, Lin Fengying understood that now was not the time to make a fuss, so she had been causing less of a ruckus.

Hearing about Lin Fengying, Si Chen’s face showed a hint of indifference. He said, "That’s good, as for her situation, you handle it. If you need money, just call."

The meaning of his words was simple; he would not interfere in any matter other than providing money. He wanted Fu Boyi to handle it, who also understood that Lin Fengying had gone too far. There were times when he just wanted to push her aside and ignore her.

Fu Boyi sighed and hesitated, "Big brother, there’s something else. I’m not sure if I should say it."

Si Chen said, "If you want to say it, then say it. There’s nothing we should hide from each other."

Feeling reassured, Fu Boyi said, "Big brother, Xiaohui is not doing well. She married someone else and became a stepmother. The man abused her, and she had an affair with the owner of a grocery store. When his wife found out, she was beaten and hospitalized. I was too embarrassed to go see her."

The mere sight of Xiaohui now filled him with rage.

Si Chen frowned and said coldly, "As for her, you don’t need to worry about her anymore. Just take care of your own family."

To Si Chen, he had long given up on his sister Xiaohui and didn’t want to bother with her affairs.

Fu Boyi agreed. He had already decided not to deal with Xiaohui himself and was only worried that Si Chen would blame him. Now, after hearing what Si Chen said, he felt relieved.

"Big brother, you must take care of yourself overseas. Once Lijuan gives birth, we will bring the child over to see your wife."

Now that he knew they weren’t divorced, Fu Boyi changed his countenance towards Tong Yao.

Si Chen acknowledged him, "Do you have any difficulties in your lives now?"

Fu Boyi laughed heartily, "Big brother, don’t worry. We don’t have any difficulties in life. Everything is fine now. Lijuan and I are selling milk tea at a stall, and it’s no problem to earn more than ten yuan a day."

Even though their business wasn’t making as much as Tong Yao had, it was already very good for Fu Boyi. Their monthly income was now higher than what they could make in a year back home.

Now that Chen Jinlan had also moved to the city to help take care of the child, life for Fu Boyi and his wife was quite good. He was very content.

He had been worried about Si Chen living abroad, but he was now relieved after finding out that Si Chen had not divorced.

As for Xiaohui, he didn’t want to bother about her at all. No matter how her life was, it was her fate, a consequence of her own actions, and she had no one else to blame.

"That’s good. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now."

Si Chen was not a chatty person and, having confirmed that Fu Boyi was doing well, he ended the call.

Although Tong Yao was eating her apple, her attention was all on Si Chen. Seeing him hang up, she excitedly gossiped, "What happened to Xiaohui?"

Si Chen looked at Tong Yao helplessly, "She had an affair, was caught in the act, and was hospitalized after being beaten up."

Tong Yao was not surprised, "When I heard about her marriage, I knew she wouldn’t settle down. She was too accustomed to her extravagant lifestyle in Kyoto to ever be content with marrying a butcher."